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Is Your Tea Really Tea? Food Regulator Clarifies What Can Be Called "Tea"
India's food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has clarified that only products derived from Camellia sinensis can legally be called "tea."
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No Cancer Risk From Eggs, Food Authority Clarifies After Viral Claims
According to the regulator, allegations about nitrofuran metabolites being present in eggs are incorrect and risk spreading panic among consumers.
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Food Regulator Asks States To Launch Drive Against Adulterated Milk Products
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all states and Union Territories to launch a special nationwide enforcement drive to curb adulteration and misbranding of milk and milk products, including paneer and khoya.
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Viral Video Claims Roasted Chana Sold In Markets Is Coated With Banned Dye, MP Priyanka Chaturvedi Reacts
Auramine O, a bright yellow industrial dye, is banned under Indian food safety regulations, and its alleged use in roasted chana has raised concerns about food safety and health.
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Food Regulator Orders Removal Of Any Products Misleadingly Labelled 'ORS'
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India issued an order directing the immediate removal of fruit-based beverages, ready-to-serve drinks, energy drinks, electrolyte drinks and similar products that use the term "ORS" in their brand names.
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Food Safety Officials Confiscate 595 Kilos Of Substandard Food In Lucknow
The crackdown was part of a 10-day statewide drive to make sure that the Food Safety and Standards Act's safety and hygiene regulations were followed properly.
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Delhi High Court Upholds Food Regulator's Ban On Misleading 'ORS' Labels
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea challenging the decision of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to ban Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) labelling on any fruit-based, non-carbonated or ready-to-drink beverages.
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Highway Restaurants In Telangana Under Scrutiny: Unsafe Food Dumped, Licenses Suspended
Officials recently inspected multiple food establishments along national highways in Telangana. A range of food safety violations were flagged on their premises.
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Multiple Spice Manufacturing Units In Telangana Found Violating Food Safety Regulations
Food safety officials flagged a range of issues at spice repacking and manufacturing units across Telangana recently. Here are some of the details of their inspections.
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Rat Faeces, Rotten Food And More Hygiene Lapses Found At Absolute Barbeque In Hyderabad
Hyderabad Raids: Several branches of Absolute Barbeque failed to comply with the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020.
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Is Plastic Crockery Safe For Daily Use? Experts Raise Health And Safety Concerns
Plastic crockery may have been a practical kitchen staple for years, but it comes with growing concerns. Here's how to find out if your dinnerware is harming you.
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Bengaluru's 'Empire Kababs' Flagged Unsafe By Food Safety Body
Bengaluru's popular Empire restaurant chain has landed in soup after a lab report from the State Food Laboratory, Public Health Institute, declared that chicken kebabs served at its Gandhinagar outlet were unsafe for human consumption.
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Popular Meghalaya Bakery Shut Down Over Use of Newspapers To Bake Bread
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) have shut down the popular bakery RB Store here for allegedly using newspapers to bake bread and cakes, in violation of norms, officials said here on Wednesday.
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Food Regulator Issues Strong Advisory Against Using "100%" In Food Labels
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a strong advisory against the use of the term "100%" in food labelling, citing concerns over its potential to mislead consumers.
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"100% Fruit Juice" Claim By Dabur Misleading: Food Regulator To High Court
The claim made by FMCG giant Dabur that its range of fruit beverages is made "100 per cent" from fruits violates rules and regulations and is also misleading for the consumers, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said.
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Is Your Tea Really Tea? Food Regulator Clarifies What Can Be Called "Tea"
India's food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has clarified that only products derived from Camellia sinensis can legally be called "tea."
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No Cancer Risk From Eggs, Food Authority Clarifies After Viral Claims
According to the regulator, allegations about nitrofuran metabolites being present in eggs are incorrect and risk spreading panic among consumers.
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Food Regulator Asks States To Launch Drive Against Adulterated Milk Products
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all states and Union Territories to launch a special nationwide enforcement drive to curb adulteration and misbranding of milk and milk products, including paneer and khoya.
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Viral Video Claims Roasted Chana Sold In Markets Is Coated With Banned Dye, MP Priyanka Chaturvedi Reacts
Auramine O, a bright yellow industrial dye, is banned under Indian food safety regulations, and its alleged use in roasted chana has raised concerns about food safety and health.
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Food Regulator Orders Removal Of Any Products Misleadingly Labelled 'ORS'
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India issued an order directing the immediate removal of fruit-based beverages, ready-to-serve drinks, energy drinks, electrolyte drinks and similar products that use the term "ORS" in their brand names.
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Food Safety Officials Confiscate 595 Kilos Of Substandard Food In Lucknow
The crackdown was part of a 10-day statewide drive to make sure that the Food Safety and Standards Act's safety and hygiene regulations were followed properly.
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Delhi High Court Upholds Food Regulator's Ban On Misleading 'ORS' Labels
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea challenging the decision of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to ban Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) labelling on any fruit-based, non-carbonated or ready-to-drink beverages.
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Highway Restaurants In Telangana Under Scrutiny: Unsafe Food Dumped, Licenses Suspended
Officials recently inspected multiple food establishments along national highways in Telangana. A range of food safety violations were flagged on their premises.
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Multiple Spice Manufacturing Units In Telangana Found Violating Food Safety Regulations
Food safety officials flagged a range of issues at spice repacking and manufacturing units across Telangana recently. Here are some of the details of their inspections.
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Rat Faeces, Rotten Food And More Hygiene Lapses Found At Absolute Barbeque In Hyderabad
Hyderabad Raids: Several branches of Absolute Barbeque failed to comply with the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020.
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Is Plastic Crockery Safe For Daily Use? Experts Raise Health And Safety Concerns
Plastic crockery may have been a practical kitchen staple for years, but it comes with growing concerns. Here's how to find out if your dinnerware is harming you.
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Bengaluru's 'Empire Kababs' Flagged Unsafe By Food Safety Body
Bengaluru's popular Empire restaurant chain has landed in soup after a lab report from the State Food Laboratory, Public Health Institute, declared that chicken kebabs served at its Gandhinagar outlet were unsafe for human consumption.
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Popular Meghalaya Bakery Shut Down Over Use of Newspapers To Bake Bread
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) have shut down the popular bakery RB Store here for allegedly using newspapers to bake bread and cakes, in violation of norms, officials said here on Wednesday.
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Food Regulator Issues Strong Advisory Against Using "100%" In Food Labels
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a strong advisory against the use of the term "100%" in food labelling, citing concerns over its potential to mislead consumers.
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"100% Fruit Juice" Claim By Dabur Misleading: Food Regulator To High Court
The claim made by FMCG giant Dabur that its range of fruit beverages is made "100 per cent" from fruits violates rules and regulations and is also misleading for the consumers, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said.
